Describe affirmative action and provide a short history of the concept.

Write a 750-1,000-word paper on Affirmative Action, and address the following:

Describe affirmative action and provide a short history of the concept.
Explain whether affirmative action, as a public policy, helps to respect the diversity of the public.
Explain whether affirmative action is meeting the alleged positive goals that it is designed to address.
Discuss the shortfalls that exist in affirmative action.
Does Affirmative Action in the workplace assist with the creation of positive interpersonal relationships in the workforce? What strategies could be implemented to foster a positive environment?
Be sure to cite three to five relevant scholarly sources in support of your content. Use only sources found on government websites, or those provided in Class Resources.

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Benchmark Information

This assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:

BS Justice Studies

3.2: Propose effective strategies for handling various interpersonal situations.

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